Catalog Description:
The NY PN to RN Transition course is designed to validate prior learning, and update/enhance the student's knowledge. This course facilitates transition from the role of Practical Nurse to that of a student preparing for the role of Registered Nurse. Nursing process is used as the framework for critical thinking and problem solving. Four contact hours (3 classroom, 1 laboratory). Prerequisites: Eligibility for licensure as a licensed practical nurse in a United States jurisdiction. For progression into the nursing program, applicants must hold current LPN registration in a United States jurisdiction and meet the specific admission requirements of the institution/program to which she/he is applying.

Catalog Description:
Familiarizes the LPN transition student with the GCC Nursing Program philosophy, objectives, outcomes, policies, and organizing framework. Updates and enhances student learning related to critical thinking skills, math and dosage calculations. Prepares students for entry into the clinical sequence of second level nursing courses. One and a half class hours and one and a half laboratory hours.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of NUR 130 and current LPN registration in a US jurisdiction.

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Examines the role of the nurse in caring for patients from conception to death. Focuses on human development, health promotion and disease prevention in individuals throughout the lifespan. Competencies of professional behaviors, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring interventions teaching and learning collaboration and managing care are emphasized in the context of individuals and lifespan. Includes dosage calculation skills. Experiences are provided in mental health, maternal child health, and geriatrics. 5 lecture hours, 9 lab/clinical hours/week. Prerequisites: NUR120, BIO153 and PHM122 each with a grade of “C” or higher. Prerequisite for PN-to-RN students: NUR131 and BIO153 each with a grade of “C” or higher. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO201 with a grade of “C” or higher. Corequisite: NUR230.

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Examines the nurse's role as manager of patient care. Explores fundamental concepts of leadership and management as they apply to health care settings. Emphasizes skills such as communication, accountability, decision-making, establishing priorities, assigning and delegating, and collaborating with other members of the health care team. Supervised experiences in the college learning laboratory are provided. 1.5 lecture hours, 0.5 lab/clinical hours/week. Prerequisites: NUR 210 and NUR 215 each with a grade of 'C' or higher. Corequisites: NUR 220 and NUR 250.

Catalog Description:
Offers the advanced student the opportunity to explore professional issues relevant to today’s nurses as well as develop leadership and management skills. The emphasis is on role transition topics and promoting a culture of quality patient care and safety.
Prerequisites: NUR120 and BIO153 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Prerequisites for PN to RN students: NUR 131 and BIO153 each with a grade of “C” or higher.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIO 201 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Co-requisite: NUR210

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Provides the advanced student with the knowledge and skills required to demonstrate the competencies of the Associate Degree nurse in various settings. The student utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of care, demonstrates competence in communication and technical skills, and develops competence in managing care for groups of patients. The student demonstrates the ability to be accountable for his/her actions. 2 lecture hours, 9 lab/clinical hours/week. Prerequisites: BIO 201, NUR 210, NUR 230 each with a grade of 'C' or higher. Corequisites: NUR 220, NUR CL4, and NUR CL5.

Catalog Description:
Introduces students to clinical experiences in nursing. Students are placed in positions relative to their career and academic objectives. Prerequisites: Successful completion of NUR 101 and NUR 102.